Business Details
Educational Psychology Services in Greater Manchester
Catalyst Psychology is a dedicated team of educational psychologists committed to advancing social justice and inclusion through tailored psychological services. We collaborate closely with schools, families, and local authorities to create opportunities for children to thrive in their learning environments. Our approach prioritises accessibility, practical solutions, and fostering positive change, grounded in over a decade of collective experience within educational psychology.With a focus on ethical practice and community-driven outcomes, we deliver assessments, interventions, and training designed to address diverse educational needs. Our team combines expertise in child development, trauma-informed practices, and inclusive education to support sustainable partnerships that empower both individuals and institutions.
Services
Educational Psychology Assessments
School Support Packages
Training Workshops
Conferences on Inclusion
Safeguarding Services
Highlights and features
- Our team includes qualified Educational Psychologists with expertise in social inclusion and trauma-informed practices.
- We deliver tailored support packages for schools through our Link EP service.
- We prioritise ethical, community-focused solutions aligned with long-term educational goals.
- Our conferences and training programs address contemporary challenges in inclusive education.
- We collaborate with local authorities and schools to develop sustainable, evidence-based strategies.
Services
Educational Psychology Assessments
We conduct comprehensive psychological assessments to identify children's educational needs and develop targeted intervention strategies. Our evaluations focus on cognitive, emotional, and social development to support personalised learning plans. These assessments help schools and families implement effective, evidence-based support systems.
School Support Packages
Our tailored support packages provide schools with ongoing access to educational psychology expertise through our Link EP program. This includes staff training, policy development, and direct consultation to address specific challenges. The service aims to build institutional capacity for inclusive education.
Training Workshops
We deliver workshops on topics including trauma-informed practices, diversity in education, and supporting children with special needs. These sessions combine theoretical knowledge with practical strategies for classroom application. Participants receive certification upon completing our accredited training modules.
Conferences on Inclusion
Our Inclusion Matters conferences bring together educators, psychologists, and policymakers to explore innovative approaches to inclusive education. Each event features expert speakers, interactive workshops, and research-based discussions on current challenges in the field.
Safeguarding Services
We provide specialist safeguarding support to schools, including policy development and staff training on child protection issues. Our approach integrates psychological insights with statutory requirements to create safe learning environments. We also offer consultation on complex safeguarding cases.
People
Dr Teresa Regan
Managing Director and Principal Educational Psychologist
Dr Regan leads our team with over 15 years of experience in educational psychology and social inclusion initiatives. She specialises in trauma-informed practices and has presented at national conferences on inclusive education strategies.
Paula Muir
Senior Educational Psychologist
Paula brings expertise in early years interventions and has developed several community-focused programs to support vulnerable children. Her work focuses on bridging cultural gaps in educational access across Greater Manchester.
Hannah McHugh
Senior Educational Psychologist
Hannah specialises in early years education and has led multiple projects addressing inclusion in preschool settings. She contributes to our training programs and regularly collaborates with local authority early intervention teams.
Rebecca Wright
Educational Psychologist
Dr Wright focuses on diversity and anti-racism in education, having conducted extensive research on inclusive practices in multicultural school environments. She leads workshops on creating equitable learning spaces.
Rhonda Boaler
Educational Psychologist
Dr Boaler specialises in emotionally based school avoidance and has developed innovative strategies for re-engaging disaffected learners. Her research informs both our assessment protocols and intervention frameworks.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We operate throughout the Greater Manchester region, supporting schools and families across urban and suburban settings.
Do you offer training for school staff?
Yes, we provide specialised training programs, including our Ambassador for Welcome and Belonging certification workshops.
What age groups do you work with?
Our services focus on children and young people from early years through secondary education.
Are your services available to local authorities?
We collaborate with local authorities to deliver assessments, interventions, and strategic educational support programs.
Do you host educational conferences?
Yes, our annual Inclusion Matters conferences address critical topics in inclusive education and child psychology.
